Felix Diaz

ModernGeneralMexico1868 — 1945

Porfirio Diaz nephew who led 1913 rebellion.

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Quick Facts

Born

1868

Died

1945

Country

Mexico

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score39.0

Felix Diaz — Complete Timeline

1913 AD

Led the 1913 Rebellion (Decena Trágica)War

Félix Díaz, nephew of Porfirio Díaz, led a rebellion in Mexico City against President Francisco I. Madero. The uprising, part of the Decena Trágica, resulted in Madero's overthrow and assassination, and the installation of Victoriano Huerta as president.

Mexican RevolutionCoupDecena Trágica

Impact: nationaldestructive

Signed the Pact of the EmbassyPolitical Action◆ Major

Félix Díaz signed the Pact of the Embassy with Victoriano Huerta and U.S. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson. This agreement outlined the plan to remove Madero and install Huerta as president, with Díaz expecting to become president later.

Mexican RevolutionConspiracyUS Intervention

Impact: nationaldestructive

1914 AD

Exiled after Huerta's FallPolitical Action

After Huerta's resignation, F

ExileMexican RevolutionDefeat

Impact: national

1916 AD

Attempted Return and Rebellion in VeracruzWar

Félix Díaz attempted to launch a rebellion from Veracruz in 1916, but his forces were quickly defeated by Carranza's army. This marked his last significant military effort.

Mexican RevolutionRebellionVeracruz

Impact: regionaldestructive